Welcome to GamerDad: Gaming with Children. My name is Andrew S. Bub - the GamerDad - and I've been writing about videogames, movies, and children for over 15 years now. After working as a magazine journalist, I switched gears to write about how media violence affects children, educating parents about them, and working closely with magazines, newspapers, major retailers and even politicians. GamerDad is an internationally recognized expert in this field. Games, movies and media are fun, kids and families love them, they aren't going away. So join me in cutting through the hype and lets have a real conversation about the things that matter: Video Games, Violent Media, and their supposed effect on children and families.
Welcome to GamerDad: Gaming with Children. My name is Andrew S. Bub - the GamerDad - and I've been writing about videogames, movies, and children for over 15 years now. After working as a magazine journalist, I switched gears to write about how media violence affects children, educating parents about them, and working closely with magazines, newspapers, major retailers and even politicians. GamerDad is an internationally recognized expert in this field. Games, movies and media are fun, kids and families love them, they aren't going away. So join me in cutting through the hype and lets have a real conversation about the things that matter: Video Games, Violent Media, and their supposed effect on children and families.
Nickelodeon Dance (360 Kinect, Wii)
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Posted on November 21st, 2011 by
Motion controlled dance games are all the rage currently, and now your youngest toe-tappers can get in on the action, too! Dance along with popular Nick Jr. characters from shows like Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, The Backyardigans, and the Fresh Beat Band as they sing and dance to popular radio tunes and theme songs from the shows! (360 Kinect version reviewed here)
Cary’s 25th Anniversary Zelda Blog!
Posted on November 20th, 2011 by
In honor of The Legend of Zelda’s 25th Anniversary, and the release of Skyward Sword, here a special tribute blog with some of my Zelda favorites.
Cave Story 3D (3DS)
Posted on November 19th, 2011 by
The history of Cave Story is just as interesting as the game itself. It started off as a one-man indie project you could download on the PC a few years back. It looked like something you could have played on the NES. 8-bit graphics and sound, and simple yet compelling and challenging gameplay reminiscent of titles like Metroid and Mega Man. And the game was pretty darn fun, too. Later, the game was so well recognized and received that you could download it on some consoles like the Wii and DS. And now you can enjoy Cave Story in a new way on the 3DS.
Happy Feet Two (360, PS3, Wii, 3DS, DS)
Posted on November 18th, 2011 by
Right in time for the release of the new animated movie comes Happy Feet Two: the video game Help Mumble the penguin and his best friend Ramon find Mumble’s son and save the penguin colony by gathering up a large group of penguins to heat up the cold arctic dance floor. Happy Feet Two is available for all the major current game consoles, but the 360 version is reviewed here.
Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove 3-D (3DS)
Posted on November 17th, 2011 by
Gabrielle is a normal girl until one day she accidentally sneezed her soul out of her body! To get back into herself, she must go to Monsterville and do the Ghostly Groove dance and collect screams so she can go back home On the way, she’ll meet many friendly monsters, like Vlad the cowardly vampire, Fang the lonely werewolf, the caring “Frankie,” Robert the mummified teddy bear, and others. Help Gabrielle dance and make friends so she can go back home in Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove, a charming little game for 3DS.
Game Review: Cabela’s Adventure Camp (Wii, 360, PS3)
Posted on November 16th, 2011 by
Cabela’s Adventure Camp is a collection of mini-games with an outdoor summer camp theme. Try mountain biking, river rafting, wave riding, skeet shooting, archery, and other events as you compete to be the top camper (Wii version reviewed here).
Game Review: Generator Rex: Agent of Providence (360, PS3, Wii, 3DS, DS)
Posted on November 15th, 2011 by
Generator Rex is a popular animated series on Cartoon Network about a teenage boy who lives in the future. In this time, microscopic machines called Nanites affect every living being on the planet. These Nanites have the power to turn creatures into monsters, but one teenage boy named Rex can control these Nanites and turn parts of his body into a living weapon. Now you can help Rex save the world from evil in this 3-D hack and slash platform brawler for all the major game consoles (360 version reviewed here).
Game Review: Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo (DS)
Posted on November 14th, 2011 by
Moshi Monsters is a super popular Web site for kids that lets them take care of their own monsters. I’ve seen tons of commercials and toys for them anyway. Looks kind of like this generation’s version of Neopets. One of the things you can do on the site is have pets for your monsters called Moshlings. Now you can take care of these little guys on the DS with Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo.
Game Review: Fate/EXTRA (PSP)
Posted on November 13th, 2011 by
Fate/EXTRA is an RPG based on a popular anime series. Play as a high school student who notices that something is not quite right about the world. You’ll soon discover that reality is fabricated and the virtual world is used as a training ground for a great war. The story is a bit more interesting than that, but I don’t want to spoil it for anyone.
Cary’s Top Five Favorite Mario Platformers and Characters
Posted on November 12th, 2011 by
In honor of Super Mario 3-D Land being recently released, here’s a quick blog about my top five favorite Mario platformers and my top five favorite Mario characters! Let’s-a go!
